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RA05 UCG

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

171,693 mi
Last recorded171,693 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 171,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 154,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,665 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 126,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,393 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,427 miles

Plastic Covers Underneath Vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,049 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,076 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,610 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 36,103 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,429 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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RA05 UCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA05 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA05 UCG?

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What year was RA05 UCG registered?

RA05 UCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is RA05 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 UCG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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